Slow-Simmered Lamb Kleftiko with Herb Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Lamb braised slowly with garlic, lemon, and herbs until meltingly tender, paired with roasted potatoes infused with fresh oregano and rosemary. This Greek recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into chunks, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup water or lamb broth
• 1/2 cup white wine

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder chunks with 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat.
2. Step 2: Transfer the lamb mixture to a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven. Add 1 cup water or lamb broth and 1/2 cup white wine. Cover tightly with a lid or foil.
3. Step 3: Braise in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until the lamb is fork-tender and falling off the bone.
4. Step 4: About 45 minutes before the lamb is done, toss 1.5 pounds quartered baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until golden and tender, about 40 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb kleftiko hot with the herb-roasted potatoes alongside, spooning some of the braising juices over the meat for extra flavor.